Latin name :

Aeschynanthus lobianus

Family :

Gesneriaceae

Other names :

Trichosporum

Common name :

Lipstick

Common name (fr.) :

Plante rouge à lèvre

Description :

Categories :

Hanging

Origin :

Java

Climat :

Tropical

Temperature max. (C°) :

32

Temperature min. (C°) :

14

Zone :

11,,,9

Growth :

Regular

Light ideal :

Strong light ( 21,500 to 3,200 lux/2000 to 300 fc)

Light tolered :

Full sun (+21,500 lux /+2000 fc )

Watering :

Keep moist between watering & Can dry between watering

Insects :

Mealy bug , Aphid & Thrips

Disease :

N/A

Appeal :

Flower

Color of leaf :

Dark green

Color of blooms :

Red

Blooming season :

Fall / Winter

Perfume :

Avaibility :

Regular

Pot diameter (cm) :

20

Height at purchase (m) :

0.46

Width at purchase (m) :

0.41

Height potential (m) :

1.22

Width potential (m) :

0.61

Available sizes (Pot Ø) :

4in to 10in Ø / 10cm to 25cm Ø

Bearing :

Drooping

Pruning :

If needed

Style :

Use :

Hanging , Flower & Tertiary